Vermentino: Your Next Obsession
Vermentino is the sort of wine that makes you want to quit your job, hop…
Chebakia: Morocco’s favourite Ramadan dessert
There’s a particular smell that wafts through Moroccan streets come Ramadan: a hypnotic blend of…
Maltese Honey Ring: Pastry, Secrets, and Treacle
The Maltese honey ring, known locally as qaghaq ta' l-ghasel, is not actually filled with…
Loukoumades: Honey-Soaked Halos from the Gods of Fried Things
Loukoumades are little golden orbs of happiness – Greece’s take on doughnuts, but with less…
How Malbec Found Its Soul in Argentina
Malbec is the wine that moved continents, reinvented itself, and found global fame in the…
Pastizzi: Malta’s Crispy Answer to Everything
Pastizzi are proof that good things come in flaky, slightly greasy parcels. These golden, diamond-shaped…
Coulibiac: From Peasant Pie to Palace Showstopper
If you've never encountered a coulibiac before, prepare to be charmed by the unapologetic decadence…
Why There’s No Mince in Mince Pies Anymore
Ah, mince pies. Those tiny, unassuming pastry parcels that hold the very essence of a…
Lapsang Souchong: The Smoky Rebel of the Tea World
Lapsang Souchong is the tea equivalent of a campfire. One whiff, and you find yourself…
Black Forest Gâteau: A Chocolatey Legend That Refuses to Retire
There’s something about Black Forest gâteau that makes it the showstopper of the dessert world.…
The Francesinha Effect: One Bite and You’re Hooked for Life
Francesinha, the unapologetically messy, ridiculously indulgent, and absolutely glorious sandwich from Porto, is not just…
Hachis Parmentier: France’s Best-Kept Comfort Food Secret
Hachis Parmentier is the French answer to shepherd’s pie, the comforting, belly-hugging classic that warms…
Katmer: Why This Turkish Pastry is the Ultimate Indulgence
Katmer is the kind of indulgence that makes you question every ordinary breakfast pastry you’ve…
Lahmacun Unwrapped: A Thousand Years of Flavour in Every Bite
Lahmacun is often called ‘Turkish pizza,’ but that’s selling it short. This crisp, thin flatbread…
Cozonac Confidential: Secrets of Romania’s Favourite Festive Bread
Cozonac is more than just a sweet bread—it’s a slice of Eastern European tradition, kneaded…
Bordeaux Isn’t Just for Snobs—Here’s Why You Need a Glass Right Now
There’s wine, and then there’s Bordeaux—the name that can start a debate, break a budget,…
Crunch, Melt, Repeat: The Irresistible Charm of the Croque-Monsieur
Ah, the Croque-Monsieur. A name that sounds like it waltzed straight out of a Parisian…
The Sweet Simplicity of Schiacciata Fiorentina
If Florence had a signature cake, it would undoubtedly be the Schiacciata Fiorentina. This golden,…
Vin Santo: Tuscany’s Liquid Gold
Some wines have a flair for drama, and then there's Vin Santo. A wine that…
Socca: Golden Flatbread from Nice
Somewhere along the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline, where the scent of rosemary mingles with the salty…
Ensaimada: The Sweet, Spiralled Legacy of the Balearic Islands
Born in Mallorca, Raised by the World Ensaimada is the kind of pastry that makes…
Stromboli: The Rolled-Up Pizza You Didn’t Know You Needed
If pizza is a masterpiece, stromboli is its rebellious younger sibling. This rolled-up bundle of…
Kanelboller: The Norwegian Cinnamon Bun That Stole Our Hearts
A Nordic Treasure with a Sweet Twist Kanelboller, also known as kanelsnurrer or skillingsboller depending…
Krumkake: The Delicate Norwegian Treat That Crunches and Melts
A Crisp Bite into History Imagine a cold Nordic winter, the kind where snow piles…
Banitsa: The Flaky, Buttery Heart of Bulgaria
A Spiralling History of Flavour Imagine waking up in a rustic Bulgarian village, the air…
Placinta: The Buttery, Flaky Heart of Eastern European Comfort Food
Placinta has been around longer than your grandma's old cast-iron pan. Its origins stretch back…
Sambusa: The Crispy, Flaky Pocket of Pure Joy
Sambusa has been sneaking its way into the hearts (and stomachs) of food lovers for…
Samosa: The Crispy, Golden Parcel of Joy
Once upon a time, long before your favourite Indian takeaway started stuffing you with these…
Tamale Pie. A Dish That’s Neither a Tamale Nor a Pie
Tamale pie is an all-American invention with a misleading name. There’s no real pie involved,…
Panzerotti: The Glorious Lovechild of Pizza and Pastry
A Pocket-Sized Italian Masterpiece Somewhere in the grand, cheese-laden landscape of Italian cuisine, nestled between…
Sfogliatella: The Flaky Treasure of Naples
A Pastry with a Past as Rich as Its Filling Ah, sfogliatella. If there were…
Koeksisters: South Africa’s Ultimate Syrupy Treat
If South Africa had to pick a national sweet treat, the koeksisters would be a…